Fort Washington Accelerated to an impressive victory in the 250,000 dollar dinner party Stakes (G3T) on May 17th Pimlico Race CourseTo cross the finish line for a length to give coach Shug McGaughey his sixth victory in the historical race.
The 6-year-old son of War front was much closer to the pace under Junior Alvarado than usual when the leaders set walks from: 26.07 ,: 50.82, 1: 15.76 and 1: 41.64 in front of Fort Washington at the top of the route for the 1/8 mile breed in 1: 54.20.
Cash capital Was second and long shot detour was third.
“He was in bridle,” said Alvarado. “He has never been in the bride. What went through my head in the first round was that he probably liked it, the cushioned (lawn), that was what I was hoping, and he definitely answered this question.
“When he was past horses, I still had him under a good cargo.
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Fort Washington owned Magic Cap Stables and achieved a close victory in the Canadian lawn (G3T) on March 1st Gulfstream Park. Previously, he had been won in six starts without profit. He reached the board in 17 of his 26 starts, with his victory increasing his career gain to $ 724,922.
“He is a horse that is not effortless to drive,” said Alvarado. “You have to understand him a little; if he wants to do things, don't fight him. Whatever is his plan, I just go with him and let him do his thing.”
“We had circled this (race) quite immediately after the race in Florida (Canadian lawn),” said Anthony Hamilton, assistant to McGaghey. “We pointed this out. He had a good campaign last year and we are cheerful to be here. And everything went very nicely.”
McGaughey won his first missions for dinner party with Hall of Famer Lure in 1993. He also won with Parading (2009). Ironicus (2015), Fire away (2018) and Never explain (2023).
Fort Washington was bred in Kentucky by Joseph Allen and White Birch farm. He is the first foal from the group placed mare Azaelia Another McGaughey trainee. His Sire War Front is the 2025 season on the Claiborne Farm for $ 75,000.
Fort Washington and Junior Alvarado win the dinner party missions
Preferred Tricari flattened in the route, only before the end Immaculate which was loosened by the last Furlong.
When asked whether Alvarado thought the horse could go longer, he replied: “He is a large, lovely horse, the distance shouldn't be a problem for him.”
